May
National conference to address diversity education in medical schools
‘Diversity in Medicine and Health’ organisation in partnership with the Medical Schools Council to host meeting on Friday 6 May highlighting the importance of diversity education in promoting excellent medical practice among students
Is it possible to cry a river?
University of Leicester students examine plausibility of all the humans on Earth shedding enough tears to form a river - and fill an Olympic size swimming pool
Health innovation pioneered in East Midlands shortlisted for national award
Leicester involved in research shortlisted for an award
Disparity in cultural sector funding deprives regional museums, libraries and heritage sites, academic claims
University of Leicester academic spoke at Parliamentary Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport about challenges facing the cultural sector in the UK and recommendations for improvement
Students explore the secrets of Yoda’s Force power
Was the Force behind Leicester’s football success? - University of Leicester students calculate whether the body could create enough energy to produce the Force
University of Leicester educational expertise benefits Gulf states
Experts lead professional development workshop with representatives from seven states
University of Leicester Students’ Union offers more stress-busting activities for students
Laser tag, petting zoo and crazy golf to help students de-stress during exam period
Major global study identifies a safer treatment of acute stroke
University of Leicester involved in study to improve survival rates of stroke victims
University of Leicester scientists identify way to 'sniff' ripeness of fruit
New study finds chemical signature for ripening of mangoes
Geographer to receive national award for promoting diversity in teaching
Royal Geographical Society announces 2016 medal and award recipients
Spend an evening with Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, the pioneer of DNA fingerprinting
University of Leicester emeritus professor and inventor of DNA fingerprinting to tell his story at unique fundraising event for the Royal Society of Biology on Monday 16 May
Cancer scientists take part in Tough Mudder to raise money for charity
University of Leicester team support Cancer Research UK
Bid to prevent Alzheimer’s dementia signs up first study recruit
University of Leicester involved in research
Into the wild with DNA: Using portable nanopore DNA sequencers to combat wildlife crime
University of Leicester researchers aim to develop a test using DNA to identify species at crime scenes in as little as an hour
Life-changing research to help children born prematurely and children suffering from lung disease highlighted at event
Free public event supported by Action Medical Research showcases University of Leicester medical expertise on Thursday 19 May
Entrepreneurial prowess of Leicestershire college students to be celebrated
University of Leicester recognises aspiring entrepreneurs at the 2016 ‘Entrepreneurs of the Future’ grand finale prize-giving event on 12 May at the King Power Stadium in Leicester
Study finds no evidence linking weekend staffing levels in hospitals to mortality
University of Leicester involved in research
Families are invited to dance, draw, listen to live music and pop bubbles this half term at The Spark Festival
Attenborough Arts hosts a range of events for children from 23 May to 4 June
Poor reporting limits impact of research into improving surgical care
Key details missing from research on improving quality of surgical care, review led by University of Leicester finds
Migrant money puts aid in the shade
New research shows international remittances have poverty and inequality-reducing effects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Physical activity and functional ability increase after weight loss surgery
University of Leicester researchers lead study into bariatric surgery
Could Leicester City's sporting success help kick racism into touch?
University of Leicester sociologist John Williams says Premier League glory may help diverse communities to better connect in Britain’s most multicultural city
Leicester City’s success was written in a football prophecy over 100 years ago
University of Leicester Archives and Special Collections host statements from Leicester Fosse Football Club fans in 1895 outlining dreams to become top of the league
Leicester cancer researchers lead the way in cutting-edge research
Leicester scientists will play a key role in groundbreaking research into the final stages of cancer
University of Leicester renames buildings after English Premier League Champions
On the day of Leicester City’s victory parade, campus will become home to the Jamie Vardy Tower, Claudio Ranieri Library and Wes Morgan Building
Report on stillbirth and neonatal death rates for local areas and individual NHS Trusts & Health Boards across the UK
Study finds ‘significant variation’ in stillbirths and neonatal mortality across the UK
Patients join University of Leicester in enhancing medical training
Participation group launched on 17 May to put patient experience at the heart of practice
Archives shed light on forerunners of Leicester City FC and 19th century matches against Blackpool and Derby
University of Leicester Special Collections explores Leicester Fosse Football Team and their journey from small non-league club to a high-performer in the Second Division of the Football League
Foxes' formula for success
University of Leicester mathematicians create equations that capture Leicester City’s monumental achievement in winning the English Premier League
Lessons to learn from the success of Leicester
University of Leicester Management expert describes how the city’s remarkable rise in fame offers a model to others
Thousands of aspiring lawyers from poorer homes to benefit from £1M programme
University of Leicester is selected for pioneering initiative
University of Leicester researcher addresses blanket banning of ‘legal highs’
Recent UK legislation to ban psychoactive substances was discussed by PhD researcher at cultural engagement event funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council on Tuesday 17 May
Leicester consultant reappointed to national advisory role
Honorary Professor at University of Leicester receives prestigious appointment
University of Leicester students growing rocket from outer space
Students involved in national educational space project
Leicester could be a ‘champion of globalisation’
City now has unique brand that appeals worldwide, according to University of Leicester urban history researcher
Exceptional & extraordinary: Unruly bodies and minds in the medical museum
New project initiated and led by Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at University of Leicester
UK first heart operations using novel system at Leicester
University of Leicester Professor and Leicester’s Hospitals Cardiologist deploys new system to target critical circuits for heart rhythm disturbance
International award goes to University of Leicester planetary scientist
Star performer receives accolade from American Astronomical Society
University of Leicester scientists using discovery of more than 1,200 alien worlds to understand how solar systems are formed
Academics from the University's Department of Physics and Astronomy are using NASA data to learn more about the diverse nature of solar systems
Public lecture to discuss the benefits of obesity
The positive effects of obesity will be discussed at a public lecture in Loughborough by leading University of Leicester heart surgeon
Students in Leicester encouraged to register for EU referendum - or risk not being able to vote
University of Leicester and Students’ Union campaign for students to register to vote by 7 June
Diabetes professor collects CBE
Melanie Davies, Professor of Diabetes Medicine at the University of Leicester, awarded royal honour
University of Leicester scientists shape space science instrumentation for the next decade
Amazing telescope will carry key component co-developed by scientists and engineers at the University of Leicester
Diabetes professors support junk food advert ban
Junk food advertising aimed at children has “no place in a fit and proper society”
Charity donates equipment to diabetes centre
University of Leicester researchers receive treadmill to support studies into Type 2 diabetes
Eddie Izzard brings Stand up for Europe campaign to University of Leicester
Comedian and political activist to visit Leicester on Thursday 16 June in a bid to get young people to vote to stay in Europe
University of Leicester scientist in battle to ‘stem onslaught of pseudoscience’
Geneticist at European Commission alarmed at impact of ‘dogma’ in regulation and the negative impact on the environment and European industry
University of Leicester renews partnership with Santander Universities
The University of Leicester has extended its successful partnership with Santander Universities UK to support postgraduate scholarships, enterprise bursaries, summer schools and travel awards
Inaugural ceremony celebrates thriving partnership between academia and medical practice
Over a hundred honorary titles to be awarded by University of Leicester on 26 May for contributions to ambitious healthcare plans
Europeans have shaped what we think of as 'quintessentially English'
University of Leicester Art Historian comments on immigrant impact on art
University of Leicester celebrates 50th anniversary of UK’s first mass communication research centre
The University will also be hosting the international IAMCR conference in July which will be attended by more than 1,000 delegates
Recycle your Cycle
Event to support City of Sanctuary on 15 June at University of Leicester
Major boost for University spin-out company Haemostatix
Drug development company Ergomed plc acquires University of Leicester spin-out company
Attenborough Arts Centre celebrates 19th birthday
University of Leicester's arts centre marks anniversary on 27 May
University of Leicester recognises outstanding contributions to its medical research and education
Lifetime Achievement and Special Recognition awards celebrate lifelong commitment and support
Scholarships offer for students in Museum Studies
Renowned department at University of Leicester offers six scholarships for postgraduate study
University of Leicester receives funding for groundbreaking research in global health and development
Research to target bacterial infant diarrhoea in the developing world using bacteriophages
Rapid bone growth and underwater breathing: putting the science of Harry Potter’s universe to the test
University of Leicester students calculate the properties of Gillyweed and Skele-Gro and how their effects must be truly magical in order to work
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: Mars closest to Earth in over a decade
University of Leicester experts discuss unsolved mysteries of Red Planet
